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DG08 MYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,008 mi
Last recorded113,008 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 113,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Output lower then O/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror case damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Fail 17 May 2019 113,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Output lower then O/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror case damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 25 May 2018 106,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Offside door mirror damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 16 May 2018 106,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Offside door mirror damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2017 98,717 miles

Engine MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 98,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 84,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,940 miles

engine has slight rattle noise

front disc worn

n/s/rack end slight play

o/s/mirror cover missing

o/s/rear light lens damaged still sowing correct colour

Fail 15 May 2013 77,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine has slight rattle noise

front disc worn

n/s/rack end slight play

o/s/mirror cover missing

o/s/rear light lens damaged still sowing correct colour

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,351 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit very low insides

n/s/rear pads low approx 2/3000 miles

o/s/mirror cover missing

o/s/rear lamp broken still showing correct colour

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror lose

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,192 miles

o/s mirror lose

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DG08 MYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 MYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 MYR registered?

DG08 MYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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